Volunteers needed for home visit service

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

An organisation which offers home visits to parents with new babies and toddlers is seeking volunteers.

McNelis criticises council’s Christmas tree recycling service

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Galwegians wishing to dispose of their Christmas trees have three days left to avail of the Galway City Council’s Christmas Tree Recycling service. However a local councillor has claimed the service is leading to “illegal dumping”.

Opposition grows to proposed Tesco development on Rahoon Road

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Concern is growing among business and residential communities about the proposal to build a Tesco hypermarket on the Seamus Quirke Road/Rahoon Road.

Local businessman and former Fianna Fáil mayor of Galway Micheál Ó hUiginn has lodged a planning application to the Galway City Council on behalf of Tesco to build a two-storey complex on the site of his former lumberyard. However the current mayor, Hildegarde Naughton, believes the development could negatively affect both the the city centre and Westside Shopping Centre.

UHG junior doctor sent inappropriate texts and emails to female colleagues, hearing is told

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

A junior doctor sent inappropriate text messages and emails to female colleagues within a fortnight of starting work at University Hospital, Galway, a Medical Council Fitness to PractiSe hearing was told this week.

Questions about begging industry have to be asked, says judge

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Serious questions need to be asked about the emerging begging industry where strings are pulled by those using vulnerable people, according to a Galway District Court judge who imposed a suspended sentence on one man for obstructing people while begging.

Health Minister urged to avert looming orthopaedic crisis at Merlin Park Hospital

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

A call has been made for the Minister for Health to avert a looming crisis at Merlin Park Hospital which is threatening to cripple the provision of orthopaedic services in the west from next month.

Galway singer hopes to wow judges with her voice on new TV show

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

Galway will be represented in the RTE series The Voice on Sunday next when Claregalway native Ailbhe Hession auditions for the four judges with the aim of winning a recording contract with Universal Music.

Reduced car parking charges start on Saturday

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The reduced car parking charges in car parks run by the Galway City Council, come into effect this Saturday.

The new charges, which were agreed at the council’s Annual Budget Meeting in December, will see reductions in both on the street and in off-street car parks run by the local authority.

HSE urged to resolve pay row

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

A payment dispute between the HSE West and perfusionists at University Hospital Galway’s cardiology department could lead to “serious disruption” of cardiac surgery services if it escalates, the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum warned this week.

Exit strategy — the passing of a truly great roundabout

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

They just couldn’t leave it alone, could they? It was there tempting them for many years. They stopped and stared at it, wondering what a mess it was, how it could be solved. And this week, they went for the jugular.

Hard-pressed householders to protest against charges at City Hall

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Angry householders are to descend on City Hall next Monday evening to protest against the imposition of a whole new raft of charges being implemented by central government.

Performing arts for children with Dramatastic

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

After a very successful season one Dramatastic will resume classes for season two from January 14. Dramatastic was established by Ciara Doyle (B Ed primary teaching, ALCM, LLCM, FLCM musical theatre, MA music education) to make the performing arts accessible to children in Galway and give children the opportunity to develop confidence, make friends, and nurture their own talents in a safe and comfortable environment. With a maximum entry of 15 pupils per class, each child is guaranteed expert tuition.

Become a professional interior designer

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

The Connacht College of Design is offering a diploma course in professional interior design. It begins on Wednesday January 11 in Galway, and bookings are being taken now.

Cambridge exam testing centre opens at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education-recognised training institute now in its 25th year of business, has just become a Cambridge examination testing centre offering FCE, CAE, and CPE testing facilities as well as a range of other Cambridge exams. Students can now complete their Cambridge examination preparation courses at the centre on a full-time basis in the morning or part-time in the evening and take their exam at the centre throughout the year.

Last year the school also became a FETAC centre. FETAC, one of the largest providers of certification for courses, is a State-run certification system, and Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre will soon be offering FETAC certification on its English language and foreign language programmes as well as on the other non-language programmes the centre runs.

Bonne année, bonne santé from Alliance Française

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

May this year bring you peace, joy, and fulfilment. Speaking of which, why not join Alliance Française Galway on January 14 at its offices in The Plaza, Headford Road, from 10am to 5pm for a fun open day combining registration for the new term and enjoying a slice of the popular French galette des rois celebrating the Epiphany.

Interested in pursuing a career as a carer?

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Are you looking for a change in 2012? Are you interested in working with older people and becoming a carer? HealthSET is a locally based healthcare training company specifically targeting new and existing carers. As a FETAC centre, HealthSET provides jobs information, professional career advice, and accredited FETAC courses to adults seeking work in the care sector.

Connacht based training provider to bring FETAC course in drug and alcohol addiction to Galway

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Nationally renowned training and education provider The Learning Curve Institute has announced that its popular FETAC Level 5 component certificate in drug and alcohol addiction will run at the Westside Resource Centre, Galway, at the end of this month.

Learn the art of make-up at the International School of Make-Up Artistry

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

The International School of Make-up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for part-time and full-time make-up artistry diploma courses, which commence in February.

Learn to dance sean-nós in Club Árus na nGael

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Monday January 16 will see the return of Conradh na Gaeilge's popular sean-nós dancing classes under the expert and patient tuition of Conamara sean-nós dancer Pádraig Ó h’Oibicín.

New Year’s Irish classes at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Visit www.cnag.ie and have a look at Conradh na Gaeilge’s new schedule of intensive Irish classes to suit beginners, refreshers, and intermediate levels.

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